Defying Gravity Storyboard

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Elphaba and Glinda run from the Emerald City guards.
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I wanted to build up my portfolio before beginning my job search, and as part of that I created this. Using the musical "Wicked," I drew a storyboard for "Defying Gravity" as if it were an animated feature. Those of you who have seen the play will notice some differences. Some of these were to make it more visually interesting as a cartoon, others because the audio doesn't have all of the dialogue breaks that feature in the play.
I hope you all enjoy!

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@johnmills7088 9 лет назад

I wonder would happen if Glinda accepted Elphaba's offer to work together. How much would Oz have changed?

@quinnfletcher3906 5 лет назад

That's why we have fanfics!

@rynn9297 4 года назад

It would've been changed for good- I'm sorry I'm 4 years late but I had to do it

@_GachaxKing_ 21 день назад

Fiyero would be in glinda's place and elphaba and glinda would be literally unstoppable together

@ldo178 8 лет назад

When she says "if you care to find me, look to the Western sky!" I lose it.

@BlitheDragon 8 лет назад

Oh man, same. I still get chills and I've listened to this song a million times.

@sunshi4929 7 лет назад

Logan Jordan 4:32 :D

@VenhedisKaffas 7 лет назад

Imagine in the bloopers she would be like: So if you care to find me,look to the western sky!*Elphaba points furious to the east* Glinda:uh...Elphaba...that's the east... Elphaba:LOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY!!!*quickly points west*

@androclesst.matthew5934 3 года назад

Me too!

@giuliachocolat7282 8 лет назад

I want this to be an animation movie! Wicked is so amazing, it would be a great Disney movie (in fact, this storyboard reminds me of a Disney sequence ;) )

@psychegemstone 7 лет назад

same

@Sganarell 7 лет назад

There's already a Wicked movie, it's called Frozen. (They even took Idina Menzel :p )

@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 6 лет назад

Sadly the (confirmed) wicked move will be live action (coming out December's 20 2019)

@danielmia5953 5 лет назад

@@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 AAAAHHHHH

@maggiec5984 4 года назад

Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga it’s now 2020 and it’s not out lol

@piebsa6597 8 лет назад

I loved how you defined so well the faces of the guards! And the scene of "if this is love it comes with too much high a cost" with Fiyero was incredible. The city of Oz was so well drawn as well. And the flying scene! But by far my favorite was when she first leapt in her broom. How you made her stand on it in the balcony and jump without second regrets was so outstanding. Also, nice choice of "socks" for Elphie.

@kristannkimmabunni2478 6 лет назад

I agree! That scene where she steps on the broom is so awesome!

@fynnleyreader3511 8 лет назад

Did you guys know in the book that this was based on and during this particular scene Glinda and Elphy actually kiss.

@whosagrump9147 8 лет назад

Sammy TGR IM READING THE BOOK AND IM NOT AT THAT PART YET AH

@optikaros 7 лет назад

Sammy TGR Whats the name of the book?

@fynnleyreader3511 7 лет назад

same thing as the musical bro, Wicked.

@optikaros 7 лет назад

XD sorry I should have guessed that

@whereisthebleach9046 7 лет назад

Sammy TGR OTP OTP. SHIP SHIP SHIP OTP SHIP OTP.

@Moe-hy5mh 8 лет назад

Is it Ok if i ship this?

@EatherStar 8 лет назад

+Waffle warz Aj Yes. XP

@Moe-hy5mh 8 лет назад

:D yay :D

@googlyowo 8 лет назад

It's ok, I do too

@Tiix3 8 лет назад

+Waffle warz Aj It's canon actually

@Moe-hy5mh 8 лет назад

Yay :3

@JoshuaRWorkman 6 лет назад

Every time I watch a storyboard or animatic of this song, when it gets to the part where Elphaba asks Glinda to come with her, but Glinda refuses, everybody draws them close together, and I swear, I'm just like, "For the love of God, kiss already!"

@TheHonestPeanut 7 лет назад

I honestly love this. I've watched it probably a few dozen times.

@EatherStar 7 лет назад

Thank you!!

@ztslovebird 11 лет назад

This needs to be a Kickstarter. If Disney, Dreamworks, and any other animation studio won't make this movie, then WE should do it! Gather the best independent animators the Internet has to offer, hold auditions on RU-vid for independent voice actors/singers, get some independent musicians to arrange and create background/atmospheric music (the in-between melodies), the works!

@clairetheloon3004 3 года назад

7 years later and we're _still_ wishing for this to come true *a a a a h h h h*

@Ormartandanimatics 10 лет назад

* screams * SOME SEND THOS TO FUCKING DISNEY OR FOX SO THAT THEY MAKE THIS A FUCKING MOVIE PLEASE!!!!!

@ponyrellabellasara 10 лет назад

Actually a Disney animator has made some, and is trying to get this made! I am hoping and preying!

@Ormartandanimatics 10 лет назад

thank you gof for hearingmy PRAYERS !!!!! * SQUEAL*

@AimlessSky 10 лет назад

In an interview with show people, Stephen Schwartz said he was impressed with the storyboard. But, he said that he don't see Wicked as an animated film.

@Ormartandanimatics 10 лет назад

* sobs * well we do

@sarahgordis 10 лет назад

AimlessSky I have to agree with that. It isn't something that should be "Disney-ed" down.

@galacticjewels7856 9 лет назад

This would make an awesome film! Like imagine if someone like Disney or something made a movie about Wicked with the animation as good as it was in Frozen! That would be amazing! I honestly can't believe that being the music nuts they are they haven't already done so.

@jesuusch 8 лет назад

a live action version of Wicked is in the works!!

@vfutral7644 8 лет назад

Jesus Chavira soon isn't soon enough :')

@jakemarzano2298 8 лет назад

Am I the only one who expected them to kiss towards the end there? I mean, I'm not acting crazy here right? I can't be the only one who thought that was going to happen

@googlyowo 8 лет назад

You're not XD

@anunwelcomedapper4146 8 лет назад

+Jake Marzano nope you aint

@k-wiggins9581 8 лет назад

I kinda thought it would happen. the animatic was definitely indicating that it would.

@sandybeach1355 8 лет назад

I was hoping they would.

@cloudiedash5181 8 лет назад

@ThatRandomEncounterGuy 7 лет назад

This is speculator!!!!! Someone PLEASE make this into a movie! +1 if you'd watch a Disney-style version of Wicked.

@banardamezon7835 7 лет назад

DAMN ELPHABA THICCC WITH A TRIPLE C *i really love this animation it's in my top three favorites*

@banardamezon7835 7 лет назад

-my frieeeend-

@DarkTider 10 лет назад

Overall great work, but I think parts of it needs adjustments. Having elphie sing while out of screen is not a great idea, and the storyboard is missing a few things from the play, such as the creation of her cape, or the rush of when she finally flies or the guards rushing in to stop her to give it a sense of urgency as she is already in the clear by flying near the beginning of the song. That said, there are also parts i really liked, such as the argument while going up the stairs in the beginning! :D

@BRENDAlanaeLOUIS 10 лет назад

One thing that really concerns me about this storyboard is that the artist doesn't fully understand the emotions and motives for some of the lyrics. For instance: when Elphaba sings about being afraid for too long of "loosing love I guess I've lost", she is shown interacting with Fiyero (whom she has known for a short amount of time at this point in the plot). In actuality, she is referring to trying her best to please her father and sister, both of whom are ashamed of her innate magic powers and green skin.

@ipete05 10 лет назад

Oh... did you write the book?

@sarahgordis 10 лет назад

Brennan Peters Please, the book and the musical are distant cousins.

@thelibrarian.4077 9 лет назад

Good point but if you look in the book, she and Fiyero had been friends for a while and while they weren't romantically involved until adulthood, she did find him to be handsome. But still good point musical wise

@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 6 лет назад

TaylorSays I think she was referring to her parents. But I think putting Fiyero there fits because it is a new love that has sprouted

@cloboba143 6 лет назад

It can be interpreted in different ways. I agree that that line was most likely about her family, but it isn't limited to it.

@barbareusz6595 10 лет назад

The moment Galinda almost mounts the broom, but instead of that she turns away and steps down from the gargoyle's head ... a real tear-jerker. Insane job !

@OhSkyeLanta 7 лет назад

I know it might not be, but I really hope you made them look 5 seconds away from kissing through most of this on purpose. Also that ending scene killed me. I was so scared even though I knew I shouldn't be.

@Anamated 13 лет назад

I have to say, you did beyond an amazing job...for awhile I was thinking of storyboarding this as well, it's such a powerful scene, but I'm just blown away by your storyboards. Your shots are amazing and it really heavily reflects the musical. Nice job, I hope to see more of your work!

@hondatohru14 4 года назад

yo i got chills with the opposing shots of glinda with the sun behind her and elphy with the moon behind her, and then it was just chills the rest of the video. this is so heckin good

@ztslovebird 11 лет назад

. . . . good point. I'm sure there are many talented singers and actresses out there who will someday play the Wicked Witch of the West, but there can be only one Elphaba. Same thing with Galinda; if you can't have Elphaba without Idina Menzel, then you can't have Galinda without Kristin Chenoweth.

@broadwaybrook2319 3 года назад

I totally agree with you. That's what I think. I'm all on your side

@Omarsh1692 9 лет назад

I think disney ripped off your storyboard for FROZEN's "for the first time in forever reprise"

@jackdoyle6107 9 лет назад

Omar vela pérez This was released in 2011, Frozen came out in 2013. That scene was already planned and being animated by 2011

@gabeham4636 9 лет назад

+Jack Filmer And the Broadway show wicked (Which introduced the music aspect of wicked) was wrote for the theater in 2004.

@TherealRNOwwfpooh 8 лет назад

2003! The book was written in 1995.

@rockandrule 3 года назад

still absolutely beautiful almost 10 years later

@clown-cult96 3 года назад

STILL the best defying gravity animatic I’ve ever seen tbh

@kdrfkdrf 11 лет назад

How does this not have more views????!?!? THIS IS AMAZING!

@EatherStar 11 лет назад

Thank you. I've been freelancing and taking classes. Just finished an internship with Augenblick Studios. But I'm still working on landing a full time job.

@Dragon1813 10 лет назад

Whoever made this, please finish it, it's so beautiful.

@edwardgonzales2731 8 лет назад

Omg! I could totally see this being part of the movie!! I'm most nervous about the flying portion in the movie! I DO NOT WANT IT TO LOOK FAKE!! We just gotta wait and see !

@adrienne171997 11 лет назад

very well carried out! you definately captured the emotions of the character and kept well with the mood of the song.

@gwiazdawilk5416 8 лет назад

How could anyone hate this!? The song is awesome and the storyboard pacing with the song is absolutely perfect!

@JoPattersmusic8844 10 лет назад

This is amazing, I hope they use your work if they ever make a film, really well thought through. Only suggestion would be to build up the anticipation more by not letting her actually fly until the climax of the song as in the west end production. You're super talented though, don't let anyone bring you down ;) See what I did there?

@louise1687 5 лет назад

I missed this. Defying Gravity was the first song I sung solo on stage, 4 years ago. Now I’m looking back and the nostalgia hits me so hard :) Thank you for this masterpiece and thanks for encouraging me to sing with this lovely animatic :)

@DaddysTaz 12 лет назад

it's beautiful!! i love the little imaginative touches u put into it, like that first plunge off the tower, and the sheer joy in her face when she flies!!! i really hope this ends up being completed, or solidified, or whatever u call it, it looks amazing!!

@R_SF 11 лет назад

OMG. This is pure genius! You truly have vision. Well done!

@39ocean 11 лет назад

I feel a combo of this and Heidi's plan would be wow. I love the intro of this, and the shot of her getting on the broom and falling, etc, but then I like Heidi's scene in the clocktower and defeating of the guards, which is more action-y than her singing and them watching. So I figure this scene goes for the first half, then when E asks if G's coming, or slightly before, Glinda runs inside the clocktower with Elphaba following, and Glinda looks over a party, then Heidi's part starts.

@foreverboy5492 10 лет назад

That was wicked!

@abigails8507 8 лет назад

this song always gives me chills.

@karmakatson2146 5 лет назад

Question are they actually gay for each other or is it just a really close relationship? I’m new and I’m trying to get everything down Edit: could someone just explain this whole musical to me 😂

@kat_animations4383 5 лет назад

In the musical are just close freinds (which is how I see them) and not in a relationship, its just the fandom ships them. I haven't read the book but from what ive heard I guess they are gay in that.

@karmakatson2146 5 лет назад

Luna animates why thank you good sir 🎩

@kat_animations4383 5 лет назад

Im a girl lol and no problem :D

@karmakatson2146 5 лет назад

Luna animates ...... cRaP I meant thank you good ma’am 🎩

@bransrubar 4 года назад

That was brilliant! I've seen cool animations of this but this was slightly different and I liked it.

@BullyPop 13 лет назад

This absolutely made my day. Thank you so much for sharing this!

@epicmaddie 10 лет назад

This is amazeifying. It literally brought tears to my eyes. They REALLY need to make this a film! But I would prefer if it isn't animated. But if it is animated, then I hope its CGI!

@jordanbriskin238 10 лет назад

Yeah, "Wicked" would be a great CG film, if it were Disney making it. I LOVE the animation they executed for "Frozen" and "Tangled", which combines CGI with the best elements of traditional hand-drawn animation (which, now that I think about it, would also be a good medium for "Wicked").

@telmalocuras 10 лет назад

Jordan Briskin quiet eventually winding them ideas and will have no choice but to make a movie , but I hope you do not change the songs

@jordanbriskin238 10 лет назад

TELMA LOPEZ Don't worry, I don't see the songs being changed AT ALL.

@jordanbriskin238 10 лет назад

Eleanor Prentice Are we, really?

@jordanbriskin238 10 лет назад

Eleanor Prentice Indeed, it would! Although, I can't help but wonder, how would it look in traditional hand-drawn animation?

@Sarzypogo216 12 лет назад

This is amazing! You are wonderful at making story boards and I love your interpretation on the song.

@gamerfangirl3519 8 лет назад

yeah "friends"

@kithraholmes6088 7 лет назад

hey this was uploaded on my birthday. great gift cause this is bomb

@jagirl966 12 лет назад

If they make this into a movie, they should hire u as the story boarder

@Jetboardkid 12 лет назад

WOW... is there anything else to say? Best Wicked vid I've ever seen. I would love to see this folly anamated.

@OMintoO 11 лет назад

I think it will be better if the soldiers shoot the fireworks at her as she's disappearing, so the Ozians misunderstand that she can teleport with fire. btw this is awesome.

@Emmagination35 12 лет назад

THIS IS AWESOME. you've inspired me to do this with a song!

@crovvertti 4 года назад

oh jeez it’s been so long since i’ve seen this. the nostalgia is real eee (*≧∀≦*) this is one of my all time favorites i- i can’t 💞💞

@crovvertti 4 года назад

you were one of the many artists that has inspired me to draw and i want to thank you for inspiring me

@joltyness2 12 лет назад

Pretty dang good! My only comments are: it would have made more sense if the establishing wide shot was the first shot instead of the second (so we get a sense of where they are), and there's a 180 line skip at 0:55 that's jarring. Also, animated storyboards are called "animatics" so be sure to refer to this as such on cover letters and resumes. Good luck on the job front!

@katessence 13 лет назад

Awesome, just awesome! Well done! I loved it!

@JessPeachee 11 лет назад

this looks incredible!

@winterstone21 13 лет назад

OMG! want to see a finished version of this! its... its... AWESOME!!!!

@btomimatsucunard 12 лет назад

Well put together story board! There are a few mistakes though (and i don't mean to be rude or mean) in context with the script but, this is a great idea and its great to see it in animation form!

@wishespirit 12 лет назад

HOLY SHIT. POSSIBLE ANIMATION+SONG=SENSE-GASM

@akatsukifangirl11 12 лет назад

This is just awesome

@yvyrose195 8 лет назад

This is amazing. Do more of these.

@acecat2798 11 лет назад

This is incredible. Dylan Maley-Biancamano is right. You need to make this movie.

@cesarvelazquezgalindo8401 10 лет назад

This gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes! GOOOOOOOOOD JOB!!! :D

@EatherStar 11 лет назад

I'm happy to be compared to them! Certainly, I've been influenced by various superhero cartoons and comics. In particular I might point to the DC Animated Universe. Couple that with a bit of Japanese anime and you get something close to current super hero shows.

@EatherStar 12 лет назад

@muzafar001 Adobe Flash CS3, but I wouldn't recommend it. Flash is meant to handle vector images so it crashed a lot while I was putting this together. I think After Effects might handle this sort of thing better and I've heard good things about Storyboard Pro.

@Unlimited517 13 лет назад

*jaw still hanging open* ..Oh. My.. God... Seriously marry me. I'm in love your skills.

@margretteleigh 13 лет назад

Using the broom so early on was fitting in the context, so I liked it. I love Glinda stepping over the rug and the Fiyero part and the guards and... wow. This is all so amazing. The angles and shots you chose were very intelligent decisions. You should be so proud! It's brilliant.

@Omarsh1692 9 лет назад

The only thing that you totally messed up was the first chorus...The broom didn't fly until the guards are trying to open the door :S ....

@brianahawkins5244 7 лет назад

excellent work

@MarryXMeXBuryXMe 13 лет назад

I LOVE this! And I love how you made Elphaba resemble the original actress that played the Wicked Witch of the West in the movie. It made it even more realistic. I hope this happens someday.

@emilyalves1070 11 лет назад

This is an incredible storyboard! Everything that you drew on that storyboard was breath taking. Do you think you can make one for the "As Long As You're Mine" scene?

@ztslovebird 11 лет назад

Spread the word, get some momentum building behind this!

@makeupmermaid22 10 лет назад

Amazing!

@Squid111069 7 лет назад

We are singing this in my choir

@39ocean 11 лет назад

I think the only problem I would have with that is, as well as its extreme optimism, we wouldn't get Idina, who is basically everyone's (including my own's) favorite Elphaba, and honestly, I would really only want a movie with her as Elphie. Besides that, I've seen a load of talent online that could definitely make this real, but not as good as what Disney or Dreamworks could do.

@lucasgonzalez6346 5 лет назад

Quite a few problems with this. 1. Glinda and Elphaba franticly run up the stairs, and then begin arguing. They are not arguing as they walk up the tower because they are fleeing from the guards. 2. Elphaba can't fly until she says the incantation which makes the broom levitate. This is towards the end of the song, so it's not like during the entire song she's just able to fly freely. 3. When the song says "Too long I've been afraid of losing love I guess I've lost", Elphaba says this in regards to her love for the Wizard not Fiyero. Elphaba never stops loving Fiyero throughout the show. Good artwork tho and expressions are on point.

@GemGames3 5 лет назад

Nah I think it's still Fiyero to me, I see it as Elphaba sees Fiyero as already taken by Glinda, that's the meaning behind 'losing love I guess I've lost, well if that's love...." so she's trying to let go with that statement, even though she still clearly loves Fiyero.

@lucasgonzalez6346 5 лет назад

@@GemGames3 What you're saying makes sense but Elphaba's love for the wizard began right at the beginning of the show, so It has had time to develop. Her love for Fiyero though began 1 song and 2ish scenes just before leaving to the Emerald City. Her love for the Wizard is more of a dream that's connected to her ambitions to do good. When Glinda says "You can still be with the Wizard, what you've worked and waited for. You can have all you ever wanted" Glinda is referencing to Elphaba's wish of being with the Wizard, and although the Wizard is bad, she should just apologize and in return have this thing she's always wanted. Then when Elphaba says the line "well if that's love, It comes at much too high a cost" she is saying that although she has this love for the Wizard, the price of knowing he's the cause of evil and she wouldn't be able to do anything about it is too high for her. I get what you are saying and It makes sense but this song mainly reflects on her emotions and reaction to what just happened in the Wizards chamber scene with the Wizard not being who she thought he was. The subject of Fiyero in this song would be a little out of place considering the timing and recent events.

@C____G 13 лет назад

If...sorry, WHEN "Wicked" gets an animated movie deal...you are are going to be top choice for head animator. This is guaranteed.

@LegoMusicals 9 лет назад

Could I make this in a Lego stopmotion?

@EatherStar 9 лет назад

Duis Artifex That would be amazing! If you do then you have to let me know so I can watch it!

@KatonNeko 10 лет назад

*Applause*

@losingmymind611 13 лет назад

I think the only thing I'd critique is Glinda's outfit :)

@bartvdzwaard 8 лет назад

The should use this in the movie !!

@tonakings7600 8 лет назад

YES AGREED.

@Miunni 12 лет назад

Damn, you're good. You have great ideas and I love the art style.

@xSaiSaichanx 12 лет назад

Oooh, I especially love how you used the moon and the sun to represent Elphaba and Glinda respectively. It certainly helps to create the mood and visually show the differences between the two.

@emanuellancecruz3028 8 лет назад

this should do in the movie

@holly1fan 13 лет назад

:O HOLY SHIZ. THIS.IS.AMAZING.

@moony361 10 лет назад

This is insanely beautiful. C:

@disuwa7500 4 года назад

I think we all agree that Oz is such a dark place

@LegoMusicals 9 лет назад

I finished the video!

@EatherStar 9 лет назад

Duis Artifex I love it! I was smile throughout the whole thing! SO AWESOME!

@LegoMusicals 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@PikachuJackskeling94 12 лет назад

this song... I've heard it from some were else. but where! ....... I remember! it was on a show called Young Icon's! a little boy was singing it. (just Defying Gravity)

@RiseHickey 10 лет назад

Elphaba Thropp, Galinda Upland & Rise Hickey (Me) run from the Emerald City guards.

@CapemediaAnimationStudios 12 лет назад

Very Good :)

@ironvlogger9712 8 лет назад

Please fully animate this! It would be awesome!

@Aureilia 8 лет назад

that was amazing oh wow

@telmalocuras 10 лет назад

MMmm IM CRIYING

@kevinmcqueary7395 2 года назад

Good News for all of you Wicked fans out there; a movie musical adaptation is in the works. Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians, and the movie musical adaptation of In The Heights, is set to direct. There's only one little catch; it has to be done in two separate parts; Part 1 for 2024, and Part 2 for 2025. here's the link to the stage musical. look for Legacy and Anniversary Tributes, and you'll see the explanation.

@VelmaReal 4 года назад

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!

@hexum7 6 лет назад

What? No sky-writing S U R R E N D E R W I Z A R D sequence?!? That seems to me to be a no-brainer for this song Also, just before Glinda changes her mind and stays, maybe there should be a bit where she tries to climb aboard the broom, but looks down and realizes that she is too afraid to fly on it. Maybe the broom wobbles too much with her trying to get on, and she also realizes that Elphaba has to do this thing alone

@lavendermagic84 12 лет назад

If they had an animated Wicked movie, using THIS storyboard (and possibly all others by you), I would definitely watch it. Your vision for this storyboard was wonderful!

@imandanilmu 12 лет назад

What software did you use to make this mock up Animated storyboard, please? Thanks

@TheKsourmoon 7 лет назад

If only this had been expanded and perhaps done for a few more songs in this style. It's impressive as hell

@MerryMohProductions 11 лет назад

I can't help but feel that the character designs remind me of characters from a tv series but I don't know what thou, Wolverine and The X-men or Avengers: EMH?

@kupaakaleo137 5 лет назад

It probably doesn't matter but the original Oz series says that Oz is a landlocked country surrounded by an impassible desert (that turns whatever living thing that steps on it into sand) on all four sides of the rectangular country. so it wouldn't have a sea next to the Emerald City, which is situated in the center of Oz.